Attacked at Sea
A True World War II Story of a Family's Fight for Survival
Square Fish · Print & ebook · November 1, 2022
A riveting WWII account of survival at sea from Michael J. Tougias, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours.
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- Who it’s for
- A close, human account of wartime danger makes survival at sea feel immediate.
- Themes
- World War II, Family survival, Maritime disaster
- Pacing
- Fast
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A riveting WWII account of survival at sea from Michael J. Tougias, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours. A Bank Street Best Book of the Year! On May 19, 1942, during WWII, a U-boat in the Gulf of Mexico stalked its prey fifty miles from New Orleans. The submarine set its sights on the freighter Heredia. Most onboard were merchant seamen, but there were also civilians, including the Downs family: Ray and Ina, and their two children.
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Fast asleep in their berths, the Downs family had no idea that two torpedoes were heading their way. When the ship exploded, chaos ensued—and each family member had to find their own path to survival. This inspiring historical narrative tells the story of the Downs family as they struggle against sharks, hypothermia, blinding oil, drowning, and dehydration in their effort to survive the aftermath of this deadly attack off the American coast. New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his histories of real life stories for young readers in his True Rescue Series, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions during maritime disasters. More Thrilling True Rescue Books: The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition) Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition) In Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition) Rescue on the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)
War at Sea
A close, human account of wartime danger makes survival at sea feel immediate.
Come here for
- Real-life maritime history with a family at its center
- High-stakes survival against exposure, oil, and open water
Expect
- An urgent narrative shaped by danger and endurance
- Heroism and humanity amid a WWII maritime disaster
Where it sits
| Military & Wars | 87% |
|---|---|
| Boats & Ships | 67% |
| 20th Century U.S. | 44% |
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Publisher categories
- Military & Wars
- 20th Century U.S.
- Boats & Ships
- Authors
- Michael J. Tougias, Alison O'Leary
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Published
- November 1, 2022
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- World War II · Family survival · Maritime disaster
- Reading lane
- Military & Wars